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Healthcare Business CaseHiring Business CaseNonprofit Business CaseBusiness Case
FormatDocumentDocumentDocumentDocument
Works inGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and Word
Length8 pages8 pages9 pages8 pages
StyleModernEditorialEditorialCorporate

Writing a business case that gets read

A business case justifies an investment. It compares the costs, benefits and risks of acting against doing nothing.

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Cover the problem or opportunity, options considered, costs and benefits, risks, recommendation, and timeline.

Always include the option of doing nothing, because it is what your idea is judged against.

Compare Healthcare Business Case, Hiring Business Case, and Nonprofit Business Case, all 2 to 10 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

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What is a business case?

A business case justifies an investment. It compares the costs, benefits and risks of acting against doing nothing.

What should a business case include?

Include the problem or opportunity, options considered, costs and benefits, risks, recommendation, and timeline. Always include the option of doing nothing, because it is what your idea is judged against.

What is the best business case template to begin from?

Start with Healthcare Business Case: A business case that shows clinical need, options, costs, benefits and risks before a decision is made. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Hiring Business Case.

How many pages does a business case need?

The templates here are 2 to 10 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Can I make a business case in Google Docs?

Yes. These business case templates work in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Google Slides, and Microsoft PowerPoint. All 6 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

Who are these business case templates written for?

Mostly healthcare and charities and non-profits. The sample text in each one is written for a specific situation, so replace it with your own details.

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